acrylic
Translation
acrylic
Examples
This sweater is made of acrylic.
This jumper is made of acrylic.
She prefers to paint with acrylics.
She prefers to paint with acrylics.
Grammar Patterns
made of ((acrylic)) This jumper is made of acrylic.
to paint with ((acrylics)) She prefers to paint with acrylics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: synthetic, plastic
Etymology
From French 'acrylique', from 'acrolein', which comes from Latin 'acer' (sharp), referring to the pungent smell of acrylic acid.
Memory Tips
Think of a clear, hard 'plastic' material used in art and clothing.